Tools
Tools contains convenient shortcuts to a wide range of program and management tools that perform a variety of tasks--everything from Authority Control to Self-Service settings, not to mention Reports, Utilities, Exports, and Imports.
To log in directly, add /tools to the end of your Alexandria URL.
Content
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Blog Posts
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Update title records with exports & imports? Yes, you can!
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Getting equipped: Cataloging items for your library
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Top 5 tips of 2021!
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Makin' a list (of winter break to dos) & checkin' it twice...
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Overdue Items Notices? We've got you cover-ed
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Automatic email notices... What are you waiting for?
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Labels–Consider the variables
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Let it go—Legacy reports are so last season
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Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes to Reports
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Winter (break) is coming! Are your period due dates set?
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Tools
Maintain consistency in your bibliographic records by consolidating similar terms.
Survey the items and materials you have in stock.
Manage site records for each school in your Centralized Catalog.
Track and manage your routing lists, which are used to circulate items to particular patrons.
Track and manage your periodicals.
Allow patrons to check items in or out by themselves.
Track how many patrons are visiting your library and for what reasons.
Manage your school's textbooks.
Continue with basic Circulation when the internet goes down.
Administration (/admin)
Configure your main Data Station. These are advanced settings intended for network administrators and IT departments.
Operations
Customize a variety of templates to get lists, labels, and notices.
Add, remove, or modify large amounts of information in your database at once.
Create a copy of your library's information to use in other software applications.
Add MARC records, patron information, pictures, and more to your library from outside sources.
Builder
Create virtual boards where you can post library, school, or club information for patrons.
Customize the icons and links on your Researcher and Explore panes.
Approve or reject item reviews submitted by patrons.
Add library maps based on call number to help patrons find items.
